Uttarakhand's Sports Department will now train youth for Agniveer recruitment in all districts. Sports Minister Rekha Arya announced this plan on at a meeting in Yamuna Colony. All district headquarters' sports facilities, stadiums, and equipment will be available for free to youth preparing for army recruitment. The department will use existing trainers initially, with plans to hire specialized staff in the future. This move aims to make Agniveer recruitment easier for Uttarakhand's youth. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 18:22 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Uttarakhand's Sports Department will now train youth for Agniveer recruitment in all districts
- Sports Minister Rekha Arya announced this plan on 25 Aug 2023 at a meeting in Yamuna Colony
- All district headquarters' sports facilities, stadiums, and equipment will be available for free to youth preparing for army recruitment